Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.

Visitors will begin facing the fee from this summer, as officials look to protect the UNESCO-designated environment amid a ...

Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year will be shelling out a bit more money to climb the iconic Japanese mountain.

This is the second time the country has seen an unusually large wildfire in recent weeks, following one in Iwate Prefecture ...

As part of the Mount Fuji UNESCO Heritage Site, this sacred Japanese village offers tranquil ponds, historic shrines, and the ...

Last year, Yamanashi prefecture — where Mount Fuji is located — introduced a 2,000 yen (Rs 1,144) fee for the Yoshida Trail, ...

SHIZUOKA—Climbers ascending Mount Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture side will be charged a 4,000 yen ($26) toll in this ...

All 4 trails up Japan’s tallest mountain will cost more to use this year. Curbs on ‘bullet climbing’ rapid ascents will also ...

Cherry trees started to bloom in the western Japanese cities of Kochi and Kumamoto on Sunday. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using this site ...

In addition to the fee, climbers will also be required to make a reservation via the official Mt Fuji climbing site. The ...

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the ...